EASTON, Pa. – Colgate's Kyle Griswold and Brigit Ieuter combined to allow just one unearned run, while striking out seven, to complete a doubleheader sweep of Lafayette.
 
Griswold pitched an impressive Game 1, giving up four hits and one unearned run in seven complete innings. Ieuter then followed things up in the nightcap pitching a gem herself, allowing just two hits (infield singles) in her seven shutout innings. The wins marked the seventh time this season Griswold and Ieuter pitched complete games.
 
Ieuter also had herself a nice little day at the plate, finishing 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs. One of those hits was a blast over the center field fence, handing the senior her first long ball of the year. She wasn't the only one to have a solid outing in the batter's box as six other student-athletes recorded multiple hits on the day. Rookie Lauren La Terra notched four hits and two RBI during her seven at bats, while Holly Geranen went 3-for-7 with an RBI and a run.
 
Pami White, Marisa Dowling, Gillian Murray, Meghan Romero each finished with two hits on the day. White was credited with one of Colgate's runs, while Dowling accounted for an RBI and two runs and Romero two RBI and one run.
 
Colgate finished with 20 hits, including 11 in shutout. The 6-0 blanking in that game marked the third time this season the Raiders kept their opponent scoreless.
 
These two teams close out the three-game series Sunday at noon at Metzgar Fields. The game time may be pushed back due to projected inclement weather. Live stats and video will be available at the start.
 
Bottom Line
• Colgate 4, Lafayette 1 – Game One
• Colgate 6, Lafayette 0 – Game Two

Won-Lost Records
• Colgate improves to 10-27 overall and 5-9 in Patriot League play.
• Lafayette drops to 12-29 and 2-12, respectively.

Key Raider Info
• Griswold and Ieuter combined to allow just six hits and one unearned run in two complete game victories.
• The Raiders had seven student-athletes register two or more hits throughout the twin bill.
• Ieuter drilled her third career long ball to hand Colgate a 2-0 edge in Game 2.
• On the day, the Raiders notched seven doubles – Katie Bushee, Geranen (2), Tara Grennan, La Terra, Romero and White.
 
Lineup Breakdown
• Game One
   Bushee (CF): 0-for-4 with a run
   Geranen (3B): 1-for-3 with a run and walk
   La Terra (2B): 3-for-4 with 2 RBI
   White (C): 2-for-4 with a run
   Grennan (RF): 0-for-3
   Dowling (SS): 0-for-2 with a run and a walk
   Murray (LF): 1-for-3
   Ieuter (DP): 1-for-2 with a walk
   Romero (1B): 1-for-3 with 2 RBI
 
• Game Two
   Bushee (CF): 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, a run, and a walk
   Geranen (3B): 2-for-4 with an RBI
   La Terra (2B): 1-for-3 with 2 walks
   White (DP): 0-for-4
   Grennan (RF): 1-for-4 with a run
   Dowling (SS): 2-for-4 with an RBI and run
   Murray (LF): 1-for-3
   Ieuter (P): 2-for-2 with 2 RBI and 2 runs
   Romero (1B): 1-for-2 with a run and a walk

Facts & Figures
• The Raiders finished the day with 20 hits and 10 runs. Lafayette earned six hits and one run.
• Colgate stranded 11 on base, while the Leopards left 14.
 
Straight From The Source
• Colgate head coach Melissa Finley: (on her thoughts from the twin bill) "Overall we played some great softball today. Kyle (Griswold) threw very well in the circle in Game 1 only giving up four hits. We also had a lot of people contribute with the bat again. Lauren La Terra had a strong outing with three hits and Meghan Romero came up with a clutch two-RBI single.
 
"In the second game, Brigit (Ieuter) shut down the Lafayette hitters and it was great to see her get such a commanding shutout. She also got it done with the bat and gave us an early lead with her two-run home run. It was really nice to see us continue to keep the pressure on them defensively and score in the late innings. It was another great team effort."
 
Up Next
• Colgate and Lafayette meet Sunday for the series finale at noon. The game is played at Metzgar Field.
• Live stats and video are available at the start.